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I have sun poisoning on my face and i put that blue aleo gel ( with lidocaine in it) on my face. my face is swelling, how do i get rid of the swelling?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Sounds like an allergic reaction, so first thing, stop using the gel. Try benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and see the dr. as you may need a steroid taper as well. Good luck.

Answered 4/19/2016

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A member asked:

I have sun poisoning on my face and i put that blue aleo gel ( with lidocaine in it) on my face. my face is swelling, how do i get rid of the swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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